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Oxford announces the founding of the new Bennett Institute for Applied Data Science

16 September 2021

The Bennett Institute for Applied Data Science at the University of Oxford has been established to pioneer the better use of data, evidence and digital tools in healthcare and policy, optimizing the impact of interventions to achieve improved outcomes.

Researchers develop machine learning algorithm to diagnose deep vein thrombosis

16 September 2021

A team of researchers are developing the use of an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm with the aim of diagnosing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) more quickly and as effectively as traditional radiologist-interpreted diagnostic scans, potentially cutting down long patient waiting lists and avoiding patients unnecessarily receiving drugs to treat DVT when they don’t have it.

COVID-19 recovery project nominated for HSJ award

15 September 2021

The project, involving Oxford University Hospitals, Defence Medical Services (DMS), and the Radcliffe Department of Medicine is in the running for a prestigious honour at the Health Service Journal Awards 2021.

Oxford to assess revolutionary multi-cancer blood test in trial, for future implementation in the NHS

15 September 2021

A partnership between the University of Oxford and GRAIL, LLC will evaluate the use of a new, non-invasive, multi-cancer early detection test known as Galleri in suspected cancer patients.

'Finding our Way: An NHS Tribute Garden' at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021

15 September 2021

‘Finding Our Way – An NHS Tribute Garden’ is a celebration of the incredible efforts of the thousands of people who fought – and are still fighting - the COVID-19 pandemic on our behalf. The garden is designed by Naomi Ferrett-Cohen and presented by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Oxford University.

Endometriosis: gene identified which could be potential treatment target – new study

14 September 2021